Renewal Retreat: A Weekend Meditation & Yoga Experience
2 Nights and 3 Days
Friday, July 21, 2023 – Sunday, July 23, 2023
Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton AB
Registration is Closed

* * * INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS * * *
Participants will have received the following via email. You may also view/download them here:
Welcome Letter
Retreat Schedule

Join us for a rejuvenating and transformative weekend at the beautiful Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton, AB. The Renewal Retreat is designed to help you unwind, relax, and reconnect with yourself through the practices of yoga and meditation.

This 2.5-day retreat will provide you with the perfect opportunity to escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in a serene environment that promotes self-discovery, healing, and renewal.

What’s Included:

• Accommodations for 2 nights at the Providence Renewal Centre (commute option available)
• All meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch. Dietary options are available, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.
• Daily Yoga classes – Gentle Morning Flow and Evening Yin Yoga
• Meditation classes focused on mindfulness, stress reduction, and personal growth
• Dharma & Buddhist philosophy classes exploring the basics of Buddhism
• Guided Walking Meditation at the outdoor Labyrinth
• Access to the beautiful grounds and facilities of the Providence Renewal Centre
• A supportive and welcoming community of like-minded individuals

Schedule:

Friday, July 21, 2023

• 5:00 PM – Arrival and check-in
• 5:30 PM – Welcome Dinner
• 7:00 PM – Opening Circle and Orientation
• 8:00 PM – Evening Yin Yoga (60 min)

Saturday, July 22, 2023

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast
• 9:30 AM – Meditation Class (60 min)
• 10:45 AM – Gentle Flow Yoga (60 min)
• 12:00 PM – Lunch
• 1:30 PM – Buddhist Philosophy & Dharma Class (60 min)
• 4:00 PM – Walking Meditation in Labyrinth (30 min)
• 5:30 PM – Dinner
• 8:00 PM – Yin Yoga (60 min)

Sunday, July 23, 2023

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast
• 9:30 AM – Meditation Class (60 min)
• 10:45 AM – Gentle Flow Yoga (60 min)
• 12:00 PM – Lunch
• 1:30 PM – Buddhist Philosophy & Dharma Class (60 min)
• 2:45 PM – Closing Circle & Gratitude Ceremony

Retreat Facilitators:

Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe is the Spiritual Director of Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society in Edmonton, AB, Canada. He is a Tibetan Buddhist monk and meditation teacher who studied and served for over 30 years at the personal monastery of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in in Dharamsala, India – Namgyal Tantric College.

Kushok’s warm hearted nature and humourous teaching style attracts students from all walks of life. His teachings on mindfulness meditation, calm abiding meditation, vajrayana meditation, Gelugpa Buddhist philosophy, compassion, and secular ethics are always in high demand.

Take advantage of this opportunity to benefit from Kushok’s wisdom and experience. To learn more, please read Kushok’s full bio.

Timmie Horvath, RMT, E-RYT, is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher who has taught Yoga and Fitness classes to people of all walks of life since 2009. As a Registered Massage Therapist and Reiki Teacher, she has an extensive range of expertise and a comprehensive understanding of both physical anatomy and the intricacies of energetic anatomy. Click here to view Timmie Horvath’s teacher profile on Yoga Alliance.

Pricing:

Registration Deadline:

Please register by Friday, July 7.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your well-being and experience the transformative power of our Meditation and Yoga Retreat. Reserve your spot today and begin your journey towards renewal and self-discovery at the Renewal Retreat. We hope to see you there!

REFUND POLICY:

We understand that unexpected events can arise that affect your plans. If you need to cancel up to 7 days before attending the retreat, you may receive a full refund minus a $20 administration fee. All retreat payments become non-refundable after July 7^th, 2023. 

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the Renewal Retreat, please contact Timmie at [email protected].

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